The 5th International Astana Economic Forum opened Tuesday at the Independence Palace of Astana, the national capital city of Kazakhstan.

The organizers said they would host more than 40 events during the economic forum, featuring a theme of Challenges and Perspectives of Development, with attendance of more than 6,500 delegates from 85 countries and international organizations.

One of the most exclusive events of the economic forum will be a "dialogue of the leaders: new financial and economic policy", where global development issues will be discussed by prominent figures from fields of economy, business, politics and mass media, according to the organizers.

In tandem with the economic forum, another forum on global energy and ecology will also be held, where participants will focus discussions on the development of alternative energy sources.

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